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"
In a way, yes. I do tend to think that American jail terms are excessive, in general. And they don't fix people, clearly. -- nm
"
by
Beryllium
(Of course, some people can't BE fixed) -- nm
Posted by
Beryllium (aka grayman)
Mar 27 '13, 12:33
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When cities are forced to cull their definition of "chronic reoffender" because the list is too long to monitor, it's clear that "punishing behaviour"
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Beryllium
Mar 27, 12:38
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Or...the original penalties were not nearly harsh enough. -- nm
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Will Hunting
Mar 27, 12:39
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I think that some people get stuck in that developmental stage where punishment is not a deterrent at all, it's even a motivator.
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Beryllium
Mar 27, 12:42
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Sure it does. If a person is to the point where consequences don't matter to them, them not being a part of society is a benefit to society.
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Will Hunting
Mar 27, 12:51
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And here we are, doing away with capital punishment! -- nm
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Spawn
Mar 27, 13:00
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Honestly, I'm of the opinion that if you reform the system, make it actually something that's done far more fairly and competently
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Will Hunting
Mar 27, 13:20
or keep the rest of us safer. -- nm
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Reagen
Mar 27, 12:38
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